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SPFL say Rangers should get 5% of derby tickets, but Celtic given no mandate

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A Scottish FA investigation, led by sports event consultant Mark Blackbourne, has yet to report to the governing body on the Scottish Cup tie.

The Ibrox club stressed they had “been clear in condemning the actions of certain individuals on 8 March” and had been “attempting to work with Celtic to mitigate any security concerns for the upcoming match”.

Rangers added that, for the forthcoming match that will help decide who wins a three-pronged title race involving leaders Hearts and the two Old Firm sides, “the removal of away supporters from one of the defining fixtures of the competition would introduce a clear and material sporting imbalance”.

Celtic had demanded the exclusion of a section of the Rangers support they say “identifiably engaged in serious violence and disorder”. The club expressed “surprise and disappointment” that Rangers had not agreed to the request and that they were happy to hold discussions with their rivals and the league body.

The defending champions added their “priority will always be the safety of those attending Celtic Park and, following a detailed risk assessment with regards to the forthcoming match, the club has made a reasonable request of Rangers FC that tickets are not distributed to a section of supporters which very recently and identifiably engaged in serious violence and disorder involving Celtic supporters, staff, police and stewards”.

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Highlights of the Super League clash between Bradford Bulls and Warrington Wolves as Matty Ashton scored twice in a dominant 42-4 victory for the visitors.

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Highlights of the Super League clash between Wigan Warriors and Toulouse Olympique.

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How to watch Blue Jays vs. Phillies: TV channel and streaming options for August 8

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The Toronto Blue Jays visit the Philadelphia Phillies at 6:05 p.m. ET on Saturday. Aaron Nola (3-9, 5.55 ERA) gets the start for the Phillies, who are 62-55 this season and second in the NL East. Max Scherzer (1-4, 7.92 ERA) is starting for the Blue Jays, who are 55-62 and fifth in the AL East.

How to watch Toronto Blue Jays vs. Philadelphia Phillies

Blue Jays vs. Phillies odds

  • Favorite Moneyline: Phillies -175
  • Underdog Moneyline: Blue Jays +145
  • Total: 9.5
  • Total Over Odds: -102
  • Total Under Odds: -118

Injury reports

Phillies

Rafael Marchan: 10 Day IL (Knee), Johan Rojas: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Brad Keller: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Adolis Garcia: 60 Day IL (Lat), Tanner Banks: 60 Day IL (Forearm), Derek Hill: day-to-day (Shoulder), Andrew Painter: day-to-day (Hamstring)

Blue Jays

Luis Urias: 10 Day IL (Quadricep), Jonatan Clase: 10 Day IL (Foot), Spencer Arrighetti: 15 Day IL (Foot), Trey Yesavage: 15 Day IL (Knee), Cody Ponce: 60 Day IL (Knee), Anthony Santander: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Bowden Francis: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Joe Mantiply: 60 Day IL (Knee), Addison Barger: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Yimi Garcia: 60 Day IL (Elbow), José Berrios: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Lenyn Sosa: 60 Day IL (Wrist), Patrick Corbin: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Vladimir Guerrero Jr.: day-to-day (Hamstring)

Stats to know

  • Philadelphia’s Bryce Harper is slashing .257/.366/.500 this season with 24 home runs (16th in MLB), 70 RBIs (17th in MLB) and an OPS of .866 (16th in MLB). He has a 21.1% strikeout rate and a 15% walk rate in 494 plate appearances, and he has scored 71 total runs. Harper has recorded six steals on 11 attempts.
  • In 482 plate appearances, Luis Arraez has hit five long balls, tallied 47 RBIs and scored 54 runs. He is batting .323/.359/.446 and has posted a 4.6% strikeout rate and a 5.4% walk rate. Arraez has recorded 10 steals on 10 attempts.
  • Ernie Clement has hit nine home runs this season. He has also tallied 38 RBIs and has scored 48 runs. In 461 plate appearances, he has recorded a .284 BA, .308 OBP and .411 SLG with a 3.3% walk rate and a 9.5% strikeout rate.
  • In 456 plate appearances, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has hit six long balls, tallied 44 RBIs and scored 56 runs. He is batting .259/.338/.349 and has posted a 13.6% strikeout rate and a 10.1% walk rate. Guerrero has recorded seven steals on 10 attempts.

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